Littlefield Middle vs Tanglewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Littlefield Middle
Lumberton · Public middle · Grades 4–8
632 students
Tanglewood Elementary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
355 students
| Measure | Littlefield Middle Lumberton, North Carolina | Tanglewood Elementary Lumberton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 469 | #519 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14355 of 15,369 | #32083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 632 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| city | Lumberton | Lumberton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanglewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 16.5).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Tanglewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •Littlefield Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 355.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Littlefield Middle better than Tanglewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tanglewood Elementary ranks higher (39.8 vs 16.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Littlefield Middle and Tanglewood Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Lumberton and Lumberton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Littlefield Middle: 632. Tanglewood Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Littlefield Middle and Tanglewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Littlefield Middle is 410th of 469 and Tanglewood Elementary is 519th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).